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Amazon has almost single-handedly changed the way Americans shop, with the unmatched convenience of doorstep delivery at the touch of a screen. While the convenience of Amazon and other digital marketplace companies is unquestionable, the resulting boom in delivery services means roadways are more crowded with delivery vehicles than ever before.
The sight of large Amazon trucks speeding along highways and lumbering through communities has become familiar in New Haven and elsewhere, but when a large, fully loaded Amazon truck has an accident with a much smaller standard vehicle, the results can be devastating to motorists in the smaller cars.
If you or a loved one experienced an Amazon delivery van accident in New Haven or a collision with an Amazon truck you need experienced legal representation to navigate this complex type of compensation claim.
Contact a New Haven truck accident lawyer from Weber & Rubano at (203) 888-8888 to schedule a free consultation.
Many accident victims naturally assume that Amazon is liable for their damages if an Amazon delivery driver is the responsible party in an accident; however, this isn’t typically the case. Amazon and similar online retailers intentionally protect themselves from direct liability by using independent contractors and third-party delivery services to deliver their goods. It often takes an investigation to unearth the correct liable party and file a claim against the appropriate insurance company. Common liable parties in Amazon truck accident claims include the following:
In some cases, other parties could be liable or share liability for an injury victim’s damages after an Amazon truck accident. This could be a negligent road maintenance agency, a road planning agency that designed a confusing intersection, or the manufacturer of a defective truck part.
Amazon delivery truck drivers are often expected to meet unrealistic delivery schedules, resulting in overwhelmed, stressed, and fatigued drivers, sometimes in inadequately maintained trucks and vans. Common causes of Amazon truck accidents in New Haven and elsewhere include:
Any of the above causes of accidents often result in serious accidents. About 70% of truck accident victims are those in smaller vehicles, not the truck driver.
When a smaller car has a collision with an Amazon truck, injuries range from mild to severe. Even those with mild injuries deserve compensation, but when an accident victim suffers life-altering injuries, achieving favorable results in a compensation claim is critical to prevent hardship for the injury victim and their family. Common injuries in Amazon truck accidents in New Haven include:
Depending on the type and severity of the injuries, a successful claim after an accident involving an Amazon truck could recover compensation for damages such as past and future medical expenses and lost earnings, compensation for pain and suffering, and sometimes additional damages in individual cases like compensation for disfigurement, traumatic limb loss, loss of one of the senses, and diminished quality of life — contact a brain injury lawyer in New Haven today to get the justice you deserve.
Amazon truck accident claims are complex and require a compelling case proving liability. Call the experienced lawyers at Weber & Rubano at (203) 888-8888 or contact us online today so we can begin strategizing your financial recovery while you work on your physical recovery.